Nicole Miller | |
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Born | |
Nationality | American |
Education | Rhode Island School of Design, Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne |
Nicole Miller is an American fashion designer and businesswoman.
Miller attended the Rhode Island School of Design where she earned a BFA in Apparel Design.[1] She studied for a year at L'Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne[2] where she was trained to drape fabric and study the classical techniques of couture.[3] Miller described her Parisian training as "intense", but explained that it gave her training in fabric manipulation, which became a signature of her designs.[3]
Miller's first shop opened in 1986 on Madison Avenue.[2] The brand has grown to 20 boutiques in major cities across the United States.[4] and is sold in a number of high-end department stores. Miller designs an extensive collection for J.C. Penney and a home furnishing collection for Bed Bath & Beyond.[3]
Of her style, the designer has said: "I've always been downtown and uptown. I've had a lot of artist friends and I was always a little bit of a renegade."[5] Her modern design aesthetic is known for its bright prints and patterns.[6]